The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-10-20
RECENT LITERATURE.
MISCELLANY. By E. A. Hal

INDUSTRIAL MISCELLANY. By E. A Harris
horn. Troy, n. Y.
This is not a large book. It contains 40
pages, in paper, and only costs 10 cents. No
copy and reading it. 1t is an argument for pro-
lection to American labor. but it is not dry"
reading, as such treatises usually are. It is
bright and sparkling. and entertains while it
instructs. Everybody ought to read it.
THE APOTHEOSIS OF ANTINOUS. A Lyrical
Drama and other poems. By Ella Sharpe
Youngs. London: Paul, French & Co., Pater-
noster Square.
The writer is very skillful rhymer The
book contains some sweet poems that touch the
tenderest chords of the heart.
HISTORY OF THE IOirH REGIMENT, o. v. T.,
FROM ls62 TO 1866. BY y. A. Pinney, Wind
ham, o.
In well-printed pamphlet Of $50 pages
COmrade PinEey tells the story of the cam
paigns and battles of this regiment, which
served with distinction in the Twenty-third
Corps. It will DO warmly welcomed by the
survivors and friends of the regiment.
ISHNAEL; OR, IN THE DEPTHS. BY Mrs. E.
ID. r. ". Southworth. Philadelphia; t. b. Peter
son x Brothers.
Mrs. Southworth has written q great many
stories that have been read by great many
people, of every age and condition. The au-
thor considers " Ishmael" her best, and it will
no doubt find plenty of readers.
THE FORTUNES OF WORDS. LETTERS TO A
LADY. BY Federico Garlanda, Ph.D. New
York: A. Lowell x Co.
The author is a very celebrated philologist,
and in these letters" conveys in an easy,
conversational style, much information regard
will be appreciated by all who are striving to
master the art of using good English"
THE BOOK OF LIFE. Chicago: Published by
Health aud Home
This volume embraces the writings of DR.. ST.
vartha. In style Of matter and illustration it
is unlike any other book. 1t contains many
valuable hints and suggestions promotiye Of
health, happiness and longevity.
EI.sTE's FRIENDS AT WOODBURY.. BY Mar
tina Finley. New York: Dodd, Mead & Co.
This addition to the authors charming series
of Elsie Books will please the girls. These
stories are unexceptionable in every respect,
and may be safely placed in the hands of the
young.
SELLS DICTIONARY OF THE WORLDS
PRESS. by Henry Sell. London: Sells Adver-
Using Agency.
This Ia an enormous volume of 300 pages
1t contains lists of the principal newspapers in
every country of the civilized world. It is un-
doubtedly the most complete and reliable work
of its kind ever published. 1t has also a num-
Der of choice articles by we'll known writers,
and copious illustrations, which makes the VOL
ume much more attractive than others of its
character.
HISTORY OF THE 96TH REGIMENT ILLINOIS
VOLUNTEER INFANTRY. Edited by Charles
a. Partridge, Waukegan, III.
Many regimental histories have been pub
blished, but this one to use the phrase of the
day, takes the cake" 1t has no equal in its
full and comprehensive record of the campaigns
of the regiment, and particularly in the details
of personal history which makes such book
valuable Ito all whom it may concern" The
book contains 935 large pages, and more than
$50 portraits of members of the regiment-dead
and living. The survivors and friends of the
gallant Goth will owe lasting debt of gratitude
TO the committee by whom the great work has
been ccomplished-Charles w. Earle, Charles
A. Partridge, Edward A. Blodgett, Henry III.
Gage, Edwin Drury and NJ. Umbdenstock, jr.
| The 96th Ill. made glorious record in the
Army of the Cumberland, and this superb vol
ume fttingly records its deeds
Magazines.
The Foman's Argosy-The October number
of this admirable magazine keeps up to, if it
does not surpass, the high standard of previous
numbers. Published by Z. s. Peale, Chicago.
Price So year.
NOTES.
"Parlor Games for the Wise and Otherwise, %
| by II. Z. H., published by the o. NJ. Hubbard
lection Of parlor diversions for the young and
old. 1t comprises games, catches, forfeits, ETC.,
in great variety, old and new, which will
greatly assist in pleasantly passing the time in
| social gatherings. Price so cents.
"There's No One Like Mother to Me-" is a
very pretty and popular song. published by ].
| G. Greene & Co., Cincinnati, o.
We have received the printed proceedings OF
the 21st annual Eacampment of the Depart
ment of Ohio, GAR. 1t is large pamphlet
of 260 pages evidently compiled with great
care, and contains much of interest to Ohio
comrades.
A register Of the Commandery of the State oil
Pennsylvania, Military Order Of the Loyal
Legion, containing the record in the military
or naval service of the entire membership
elected, transferred or died from April Is, 1865
to May 4, 1887, is now ready for distribution
1t was compiled by John p. Nicholson, Brevet
Lieutenant Colonel, u. S. V. It is q volume Of
200 pages and contains 1000 records.